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Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks

11 – 15 August

Godzillab is hosting a workshop for children with photographer Kleio Obergfell-Thomaïdes, who will teach them the art of illusion by creating dioramas inspired by theatrical settings. This project encourages participants to unleash their imagination and physically immerse themselves in creations with rich narrative and symbolic potential. Founded in 2014, Godzillab aims to make culture accessible to all by blending artistic practices with cultural mediation activities.

In French.  kids ages 8 – 1 3.

Monday 11 August, 21:00

Internationally acclaimed Geneva-based saxophonist Nicolas Masson joins forces with Colin Vallon, Patrice Moret, and Lionel Friedli to create a quartet characterized by its unique chemistry. Their album “Renaissance” features compositions that provide vast expressive opportunities, highlighting an intense collective synergy. With a camaraderie built over two decades of collaboration, their music focuses on improvisation and interaction, offering an immersive and captivating experience.

10 & 11 August

The Summer Concerts at Saint-Germain invite you to embark on a musical journey through the centuries every Sunday and Monday. The young ensemble Les Éclats, winners of the Leenaards Foundation’s Tremplin Prize, offers a unique baroque experience with a program combining baroque music and works by Maurice Ravel, performed on period instruments.

Tuesday 12 August, 20:00

Internationally acclaimed for his brilliant transcriptions, exceptional virtuosity, and playful spirit, Belgian pianist Florian Noack makes a much-anticipated return to Puplinge. As part of the Puplinge Classique Festival, he presents a rich and eclectic programme featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Ravel, and Gershwin—a captivating evening where technical flair meets artistic depth and musical whimsy.

Tuesday 12 August, 17:00 & 20:00

A family-friendly show blending jazzy-pop music and live illustration, crafted by two sisters. Elisa creates immersive soundscapes while Adrienne draws murals inspired by the music. The clown-like character Tamara engages with the audience, infusing humor and warmth. This poetic, joyful experience encourages slowing down and savoring the moment.

In French.

Tuesday 12 August, 18:00

With 130 species of bird observed, Lake Geneva is a veritable sanctuary for avifauna. Come and take part in a range of activities to find out more about these winged inhabitants, their way of life, their roles and the threats they face.

A rewarding activity to learn more about the fauna of Lake Geneva.

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Events running for an extended period

6 July – 1 September

The Summer Concerts at Saint-Germain enliven the Old Town with high-quality musical programs every Sunday and Monday. This summer, you’re invited to journey back to ancient Greece through a rich variety of repertoires, ranging from duos to chamber ensembles. Artists such as the Terpsycordes Quartet, Ensemble Zefiro, and the Young Performers Academy, among others, will grace the stage. Enjoy exceptional performances featuring Beethoven’s symphonies, Italian Renaissance songs, and music from ancient Greece. Admission is free, with a collection at the exit.

2 July – 2 September

Experience nearly 115 restored films from the 1940s and 1950s this summer during the “Summer at Cinémas du Grütli” series. Enjoy 80 classic cinema gems like “Citizen Kane,” “The Great Dictator,” “Bambi,” and “Singin’ in the Rain.”

 

4 July – 30 August

Truth Fiction delves into the boundary between autobiography and invention through works by various artists curated by Danniel Tostes. Inspired by a José Leonilson embroidery, the exhibition employs intimate and coded forms to explore queer identity, memory, and emotional truth. The artworks intertwine distortion and staging, turning narrative into a political statement.

23 June – 28 September

The UNIGE exhibition offers an immersive journey into the heart of volcanoes, blending science with stories and myths. Captivated by their power and majesty, humans have always endeavored to understand and narrate the mysteries of volcanoes. The exhibition delves into how they work, the force of eruptions, eruption forecasting, and the sharing of knowledge. It invites visitors to touch, experiment, and listen to grasp the dual nature of volcanoes, balancing danger with their bountiful offerings.

20 June – 22 August

The Summer Concerts at the Ella Fitzgerald Stage in La Grange Park present a diverse lineup of free concerts for everyone. From the Music Festival to performances featuring rap, cumbia, soul, jazz, and more, each evening showcases a different musical genre. With artists like Oxmo Puccino, The Lemon Twigs, KNOWER, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Burning Spear, the program ensures an eclectic and international experience, creating unforgettable summer evenings.

9 June – 8 September, some Mondays

St Peter’s Cathedral offers access to the towers to admire the panorama on full moon evenings between 9pm and 11.30pm. Watch the moon rise and gently bathe the city and the lakefront in its soft glow — a perspective unlike any other.

Monday 9 June
Monday 7 July
Monday 11 August
Monday 8 September

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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